How to pronounce cottoned
Say it like KOT-und. Cottoned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOT).
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US American/ˈkɑtənd/KOT-und
UK British/ˈkɒtənd/KOT-und
- KOT
- und
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cottoned pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- undKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cottoned
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KOT-und.
What does cottoned mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of cotton How to pronounce cotton
Questions about saying cottoned
How do you pronounce cottoned?
Say KOT-und. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑtənd/. In British English it is /ˈkɒtənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cottoned?
Cottoned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOT). Broken into parts: KOT · und.
Is cottoned pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒtənd/ (KOT-und).